Clean It Up
UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: JetVac Cleaning on June 11, 2014, 08:59:37 pm
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Doing my first pointing removal and re-point job! Anyone know the best way or a certain tool for doing this? I have angle grinders with diamond blades ect. The only way I can see is to grind out and clear with a bolster chisel. Anyone know a easier way?
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I can usually get most of it out with a turbo without even trying :o
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A 4 inch grinder will take ages, hopefully you have bigger if not I would hire a stilsaw from a hire shop. cut a line right down the centre then break away each side with a bolster,
This is a crappy job, I had trouble finding a builder to do it last a year, I served my time as a bricklayer and there was no chance I would even touch the job.
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Small grinder with a wide joint removing disc about three times wider than standard disc only problem is loads of dust!!!
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Iv got small grinder and large so have the equipment to do it but is there a easier less dusty way?
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DC 270 Exakt Saw fitted with PTV Vac for extraction is the best option and fitted with a T60 Blade.
Done 1000's M2 of grout with them and Grout is a lot more difficult to remove than pointing!
Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd
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Iv got small grinder and large so have the equipment to do it but is there a easier less dusty way?
The best tool is a stilhsaw But you don't have one so use your Large grinder with your mate dribbling water onto the surface as you cut.
Or just have a hose pipe running, it's outside, so no need for vacuum, makes more mess but just wash it down after you've done
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We do a lot of this work and use 4" grinder with mortor rake disc. Keep it wet and it will keep the dust down. I think a stihl saw is a bit over kill on this type of work and a lot harder to use.
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Re: Removing pointing from slabs
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2014, 10:56:48 am »
DC 270 Exakt Saw fitted with PTV Vac for extraction is the best option and fitted with a T60 Blade.
Done 1000's M2 of grout with them and Grout is a lot more difficult to remove than pointing!
Kev Martin
Tiling Logistics Ltd